(x+6)*2=5

Solution for (x+6)*2=5 equation:

Simplifying
(x + 6) * 2 = 5

Reorder the terms:
(6 + x) * 2 = 5

Reorder the terms for easier multiplication:
2(6 + x) = 5
(6 * 2 + x * 2) = 5
(12 + 2x) = 5

Solving
12 + 2x = 5

Solving for variable 'x'.

Move all terms containing x to the left, all other terms to the right.

Add '-12' to each side of the equation.
12 + -12 + 2x = 5 + -12

Combine like terms: 12 + -12 = 0
0 + 2x = 5 + -12
2x = 5 + -12

Combine like terms: 5 + -12 = -7
2x = -7

Divide each side by '2'.
x = -3.5

Simplifying
x = -3.5